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BigCommerce Development Services
BigCommerce
Development Services
As a leading BigCommerce development agency, we build and optimise high-performing ecommerce stores designed to improve operational efficiency, simplify catalog management, enhance customer experience, and support scalable business growth across B2C, B2B, and multi-channel commerce environments.
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What Our
Clients Say
Real feedback from ecommerce brands we’ve worked with, sourced directly from our Google Business Profile.
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"121eCommerce has always been a great partner to work with and brings great value to eCommerce merchants."
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"The team at 121 does an excellent job at managing Magento projects. Knowledgeable, excellent communicators, and take great care ensuring projects are completed to the client's satisfaction."
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"Ben and his staff get the job done. They are there to please making the client feel truly empowered. Unlike other companies you feel like you are being heard. The staff is congenial, fast and smart."
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"An amazing company to work with! They have been responsive to our requests and make client satisfaction a priority. They are Magento experts and built us a great new website that we all love!"
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"We love working with 121. They are experienced, knowledgeable, and deliver results. They are also great at communication from weekly reports to a dedicated Slack channel. Great to work with."
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"Dovid and the entire 121 team are incredible! I have partnered with them for several years and have nothing but GREAT things to say. They are excellent at their craft and incredibly trustworthy people!"
Operational Challenges in Ecommerce
What Stops BigCommerce Stores
From Scaling Efficiently
Many ecommerce stores struggle not because of traffic, but because their operational structure cannot support growth. BigCommerce is powerful, but without the right architecture, integrations, and user flow, stores become difficult to manage and harder to scale.
Disconnected Business Systems
When inventory, orders, fulfillment, CRM, and marketing systems are disconnected, operations become slow, manual, and error-prone.
Fix: Build Integrated Ecommerce WorkflowsPoor Catalog Structure
Large product catalogs without proper hierarchy, filtering, and organization create confusion for both customers and internal teams.
Fix: Create Scalable Product ArchitectureOverdependence on Apps
Excessive third-party apps increase costs, slow performance, and create operational instability as the store grows.
Fix: Use Native BigCommerce Capabilities StrategicallyInfrastructure That Cannot Scale
As traffic, SKUs, and operational complexity increase, poorly structured stores struggle with performance, management, and customer experience.
Fix: Build for Long-Term ScalabilityBigCommerce Built for Growth
What Makes BigCommerce
Effective for Scaling Ecommerce
BigCommerce gives growing ecommerce businesses the flexibility of enterprise commerce without the operational burden of heavily managed infrastructure. We focus on the capabilities that help brands scale efficiently while maintaining performance and control.
Flexible Commerce Architecture
BigCommerce supports scalable storefront structures, flexible APIs, and multi-channel commerce without requiring deeply complex infrastructure management.
- Flexible API ecosystem
- Multi-storefront capability
- Headless commerce support
- Structured catalog management
Operational Efficiency
BigCommerce includes strong native ecommerce functionality that reduces dependence on excessive apps and simplifies long-term store management.
- Strong built-in features
- Reduced app dependency
- Centralized operational workflows
- Efficient backend management
Scalable Customer Experience
From navigation and filtering to checkout and multi-channel selling, BigCommerce helps businesses deliver smoother buying experiences as complexity grows.
- Advanced product filtering
- Improved checkout flexibility
- Multi-channel commerce support
- B2B & customer group functionality
Our BigCommerce Development Services
BigCommerce Services Built for
Scalable Commerce Operations
As a well-known bigcommerce development agency help ecommerce businesses, combining storefront development, catalog architecture, system integrations, migrations, B2B functionality, and performance improvements into one scalable build.
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Store Architecture & Setup
We structure your BigCommerce store around your catalog, customer journey, payment rules, shipping logic, tax setup, and backend workflows so the store is ready to operate cleanly from day one.
02
Custom BigCommerce Storefronts
We design and develop storefront experiences that make large catalogs easier to browse, improve product discovery, and give customers a smoother path from search to checkout.
03
ERP, CRM & System Integrations
We connect BigCommerce with inventory, ERP, CRM, fulfillment, payment, marketing, and marketplace systems so your store works as part of your business operation, not as a disconnected sales channel.
04
Performance & Technical Optimization
We improve storefront speed, mobile usability, Core Web Vitals, theme efficiency, image delivery, and technical stability so customers can browse and buy without delays or friction.
05
B2B & Advanced Commerce Features
We implement advanced BigCommerce capabilities such as customer groups, custom pricing, multi-storefront setups, API workflows, bulk ordering, and account-based buying experiences.
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Migration to BigCommerce
We migrate stores from Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, and custom platforms to BigCommerce while preserving product data, customers, orders, URLs, SEO value, and operational continuity.
BigCommerce for Growing Commerce Models
BigCommerce Solutions for
Different Stages of Scale
BigCommerce is strongest when businesses need more than a simple storefront. We shape the platform around your growth stage, from clean launch foundations to multi-channel, B2B, and enterprise-level operations.
🌱 New Business
New Stores & Early-Stage Brands
Start with a BigCommerce setup that is clean, manageable, and ready to grow. We build the foundation so your store does not need to be rebuilt the moment your catalog or traffic increases.
- Store architecture & backend setup
- Theme configuration & customization
- Payment, tax & shipping rules
- Catalog structure & product import
- SEO-ready URL and page foundation
- Launch support & admin training
🌿 Scaling Brand
Growing Ecommerce Operations
When orders, SKUs, channels, and operational demands increase, we help BigCommerce stores become easier to manage, faster to use, and better connected to the systems behind the business.
- Storefront redesign or rebuild
- Advanced search, filtering & navigation
- Speed and Core Web Vitals improvements
- ERP, CRM & inventory integrations
- Marketplace and multi-channel setup
- Retention, subscription & loyalty tools
🌳 Advanced Operations
B2B, Mid-Market & Enterprise Stores
For companies with complex catalogs, wholesale buyers, multiple storefronts, or deeper system requirements, we build BigCommerce environments that support scale without forcing Magento-level operational weight.
- B2B buyer journeys and account workflows
- Multi-storefront and regional store setup
- Customer groups and custom pricing logic
- API-based workflows and custom functionality
- ERP, CRM, fulfillment and finance integrations
- Enterprise reporting and operational alignment
Our Approach
A Structured Process
From Planning to Launch
We keep every BigCommerce project clear, focused, and aligned with your business goals from the start, reducing guesswork and keeping the build moving in the right direction.
Enhance Your Store →01
Business & Requirement Analysis
We understand your business model, audience, products, workflows, and growth priorities before planning the store structure.
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Planning & Store Structure
We map navigation, catalog logic, product organization, user flow, and technical requirements for a scalable BigCommerce build.
03
Design & Development
We build your BigCommerce store with a focus on usability, performance, consistency, and a buying experience that supports conversions.
04
Testing & Refinement
We test key user journeys, devices, browsers, integrations, product pages, and checkout behavior before launch.
05
Launch & Ongoing Support
We launch your BigCommerce store smoothly and stay involved after launch to improve performance, stability, and future growth.
Why Choose 121eCommerce
Why 100+ Brands
Choose 121eCommerce
Leading ecommerce brands choose 121eCommerce for our ability to combine strategic thinking with consistent execution. Our focus is on delivering measurable outcomes through experienced teams, structured processes, and a deep understanding of ecommerce performance across platforms.
Experienced Ecommerce Specialists
A senior team with deep ecommerce experience across Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce, equipped to handle complex builds, optimizations, and growth challenges at scale.
Established and Trusted Ecommerce Agency
Trusted by hundreds of ecommerce brands across the US and recognised by leading platforms. Proven results across multiple industries at different growth stages.
Clear and Consistent Communication
Structured communication processes ensure regular updates, transparent reporting, and direct access to specialists. No ambiguity, no delays, and no fragmented communication.
Execution-Focused Approach
Every strategy is built for implementation, with a strong focus on delivering results through clear processes, ongoing optimization, and performance-driven decision making.
BigCommerce Integrations & Advanced Capabilities
BigCommerce Integration Services for
Seamless Operations
BigCommerce supports a wide ecosystem of integrations that connect your store with essential business tools. 121eCommerce offers end-to-end integration of key business systems to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support scalable ecommerce growth.
Payment & Checkout Systems
Integration with leading payment providers and checkout solutions including Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Afterpay, and custom checkout workflows for optimized payment flows.
CRM & Marketing Automation
Integration with platforms like Klaviyo, HubSpot, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Omnisend, ActiveCampaign, and SMS tools for customer segmentation, automated campaigns, and lifecycle marketing.
Inventory & ERP Systems
Integration with enterprise systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Brightpearl, SAGE, and Linnworks for real-time inventory sync, order management, and fulfillment coordination.
Marketplace & Multi-Channel Selling
Integration with Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Meta, TikTok Shop, Google Shopping, and other sales channels to manage listings, orders, inventory, and product data across multiple platforms.
AI & Personalization Integrations
Integration of AI-powered tools including product recommendation engines, AI search, chatbots, personalization tools, analytics systems, and automated support solutions to enhance customer experience and efficiency.
Platform Comparison
Why Businesses Choose BigCommerce
Over Other Ecommerce Platforms
BigCommerce combines the flexibility needed for growing ecommerce businesses with the simplicity of a fully managed SaaS platform, making it a strong choice for brands focused on scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.
| Features | BigCommerce | Shopify (Shopify Plus) | WooCommerce | Adobe Commerce (Magento) |
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| Built-In Features | ✓ Strong native functionality — fewer app dependencies | Moderate — often requires additional apps | Depends heavily on plugins | Advanced but development-heavy |
| Ease of Management | ✓ Easy — SaaS platform with simplified operations | ✓ Very easy — beginner-friendly | Moderate — requires WordPress management | ✗ Complex — requires technical oversight |
| Scalability | ✓ High — ideal for scaling ecommerce brands | ✓ High — strong scaling support | Hosting dependent | ✓ Enterprise-grade |
| B2B Capabilities | ✓ Strong native B2B tools | Often requires apps or Shopify Plus | Requires custom setup | ✓ Very strong — enterprise-focused |
| Hosting & Infrastructure | ✓ Fully hosted — managed infrastructure included | ✓ Fully hosted | Self-hosted | Self-hosted / cloud managed |
| Development Complexity | Moderate — flexible without excessive technical overhead | Low–Moderate | Moderate | ✗ High — resource intensive |
| Customization Flexibility | ✓ Flexible APIs & integrations | Moderate within platform limits | ✓ Very high | ✓ Extremely high |
| SEO Capabilities | ✓ Strong — SEO-friendly structure | ✓ Strong | ✓ Excellent | ✓ Excellent |
| Performance | ✓ Optimized SaaS performance | ✓ Optimized | Depends on hosting quality | Infrastructure dependent |
| Transaction Fees | ✓ No platform transaction fees | Additional fees unless using Shopify Payments | Depends on payment setup | Depends on gateway/provider |
| Best For | Scaling brands, B2B ecommerce, mid-market & growing enterprises | Fast-growing DTC brands & quick launches | Content-driven stores & custom WordPress ecosystems | Large enterprises with complex infrastructure needs |
Not sure which ecommerce platform fits your business best? Book a free consultation → and get platform guidance based on your growth goals, operational needs, and technical requirements.
Case Studies
Real Clients.
Real Results.
Explore how we’ve helped eCommerce brands improve performance, increase conversions, and scale revenue through strategy, development, and data-driven execution.
Lights Online Streamlines Operations with Magento 2
Lights Online migrated to Magento 2, and resolve reporting issues, developed a custom Light Finder, by collaborating with 121ecommerce.
The Universal Group Transforms B2B Ordering
The Universal Group migrated from SuiteCommerce to Magento Commerce with custom B2B functionality, alternative SKU search.
Nutramedix Achieves Record Breaking Black Friday Sales
Nutramedix migrated to Magento 2 Open Source and improved site performance and achieve record-breaking Black Friday sales.
Vintage Tub and Bath Revenue Increased By 100%
Vintage Tub and Bath partnered with 121eCommerce to migrate to Adobe Commerce, creating a faster, more seamless shopping experience.
Event Source Moves Platforms During COVID
Event Source migrated to Adobe Commerce during COVID-19, and generated nearly $60,000 in sales within weeks of the launch.
Trusted By
Brands That
Trust 121eCommerce
We partner with ecommerce brands across industries — from established enterprises to fast-growing online businesses.
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Our Team
The Experts
Behind the Work
A US-based team of ecommerce specialists, developers, and marketers working together to deliver measurable results. You’ll always know who’s working on your project and how it’s progressing.
Daniel Gross
CEO
Daniel leads 121ecommerce, focusing on strategy, client relationships, and growth. He works closely with brands to align business goals with practical, results-driven ecommerce solutions.
Sebastian Colandrea
Director of Development
Sebastian leads development, ensuring every project meets high standards for performance, scalability, and reliability while working closely with clients and internal teams throughout delivery.
Christian Frigo
Solution Architect
Christian designs tailored ecommerce solutions, focusing on scalable architecture, integrations, and long-term performance to ensure each project supports the client’s growth and operational needs.
Platform Expertise
Beyond BigCommerce,
We Also Work With Leading Platforms
We also support ecommerce businesses on other major platforms, helping brands build, optimise, and scale based on their specific requirements.
Fast, flexible ecommerce development on Shopify designed for high-converting storefronts, custom theme builds, and scalable growth for DTC and growing brands.
Solution Partner
Scalable BigCommerce development and optimization focused on performance, complex catalog structures, and streamlined ecommerce operations for growing and enterprise brands.
Common Questions
FAQs
Clear answers to key questions about BigCommerce development, platform benefits, scalability, and migrationsfrom other platforms.
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What is BigCommerce?
BigCommerce is a cloud-based ecommerce platform built for online stores that need flexibility, scalability, and strong built-in selling features without the burden of managing complex infrastructure.
Why is BigCommerce a good ecommerce platform?
BigCommerce is a good choice for growing brands because it offers strong native ecommerce features, flexible APIs, multi-channel selling, SEO-friendly structure, and reliable scalability for larger catalogs and more complex operations.
What does a BigCommerce development agency do?
A BigCommerce development agency designs, builds, customizes, migrates, and optimizes BigCommerce stores with a focus on performance, user experience, integrations, and long-term ecommerce growth.
How does BigCommerce compare to Shopify?
Shopify is often easier for quick launches and simpler store management, while BigCommerce offers more built-in ecommerce functionality, stronger catalog flexibility, and no additional platform transaction fees. BigCommerce is usually better suited for brands that need more native scalability and fewer app dependencies.
How does BigCommerce compare to Magento?
Magento, now Adobe Commerce, offers deep customization but usually requires more development effort, hosting management, and technical maintenance. BigCommerce provides strong enterprise-level flexibility in a SaaS environment, making it easier to manage while still supporting complex ecommerce needs.
Is BigCommerce suitable for scaling ecommerce businesses?
Yes, BigCommerce is suitable for scaling businesses because it supports growing product catalogs, advanced integrations, multi-storefront setups, B2B features, and high-traffic ecommerce operations without requiring heavy infrastructure management.
Can 121eCommerce improve my existing BigCommerce store?
Yes, 121eCommerce can improve existing BigCommerce stores through performance optimization, UX improvements, design refinements, checkout enhancements, integration support, and conversion-focused development.
Do you handle migration to BigCommerce?
Yes, migrations to BigCommerce can be managed from platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, or custom ecommerce systems while protecting product data, customer records, URL structure, and SEO value wherever possible.
Is BigCommerce good for B2B ecommerce?
Yes, BigCommerce is a strong option for B2B ecommerce because it supports features such as customer groups, custom pricing, bulk ordering, account-based buying, complex catalogs, and integrations with ERP and CRM systems.
What makes 121eCommerce different as a BigCommerce development agency?
121eCommerce focuses on building BigCommerce stores that are structured for measurable business outcomes, not just visual design. The goal is to improve usability, performance, scalability, and long-term ecommerce growth.
Our Office
Based in
Cleveland, OH
We are an ecommerce agency in Ohio, we work with brands across the U.S. and globally, delivering tailored solutions backed by strategy, development, and performance marketing.
Address
3935 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights,
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Business Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Awards & Certifications
BigCommerce Agency Partner of the Year — Americas (2023)
Adobe Commerce Certified Partner
2023 MarCom Gold Award Winner
Adobe Commerce Certified Partner
2023 MarCom Gold Award Winner
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